Dr. Arthur Taitel

Dr. Arthur Taitel, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and cherished friend, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026. A man of sharp intellect, deep compassion, and unwavering commitment to service, Arthur lived a life defined by integrity, curiosity, and care for others. He was born on October 28, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois to his loving parents, Irving and Ruth Taitel, and raised alongside his siblings Jerome Taitel (Lynn) and Shirley Stern (Arnold). Arthur’s brilliance revealed itself early. He attended the University of Chicago Laboratory School, where he served as Vice President of the Boys Club and demonstrated the leadership that would mark his entire life. At just 15 years old, Arthur entered the University of Chicago. During his college years, he joined Zeta Beta Tau (ZBT) fraternity and served as Business Manager of The Maroon, the university’s student newspaper. During his final year of medical school at Marquette University was where he met Sharon Glinberg, and they were married June 27, 1963, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Following graduation, Arthur volunteered for service in the U.S. Army Medical Corps- choosing, as he would say with a hint of humor, “the best option available.” Commissioned as a captain, he was stationed in Camp Zama Japan. Though he joked about “who the hell would want to go,” he embraced the obligation wholeheartedly, dedicating himself to helping others with the same commitment that guided his entire medical career. Arthur came to Houston in the early 1960s as part of the first class of interns at the original Ben Taub Hospital. He arrived in 1963, the same year he married the love of his life, beginning a partnership that would define the decades ahead. He completed his internship at Baylor and was deeply inspired by legendary surgeons Dr. Denton Cooley and Dr. Michael DeBakey-physicians he admired and sought to emulate in both skill and character. A longtime member of Congregation Beth Yeshurun before becoming involved with Chabad Lubavitch, Arthur formed lifelong friendships within the Jewish community. His sense of belonging and service extended beyond the synagogue; he was also an active member of the Texas Medical Association, widely respected for his work as a delegate. Arthur took immense pride in his family, whom he considered his greatest accomplishment. He is survived by his four children, Phillip Taitel, Dana Freed (Larry), Lee Taitel (Amy), and Monica Israel; 11 grandchildren, Jared, Ethan and Hannah Freed, Jeremy, Reiley, and Corey Taitel, Eli Israel (Chana), Chaya Rochel Brandwine (Shlomo), Shayna Litvan (Mendy), Feigy, and Mendel Israel; and many nieces and nephews. We would like to give a special thank you to Dr. David & Bayla Cotlar for all of their help and to the rest of our friends and family - Thank you. A graveside service will take place on Monday, March 23, 2026, at 4:00 pm at Beth Yeshurun Post Oak Cemetery, 7445 Awty School Lane, Houston, Texas 77055. Memorial donations may be made to Aishel House, www.aishelhouse.org/?form=donate.

Dr. Arthur Taitel

October 28, 1937 - March 21, 2026